The Galaxy A series can be considered unique not only for Samsung, but also for the Android smartphone market in general. Typically, manufacturers try to cram more powerful hardware into mid-priced smartphones, and their design is made according to the residual principle. The first generation of Galaxy A devices had exactly the opposite: the appearance was interesting, but the hardware let us down. Technically weak smartphones made of metal and glass managed to receive a lot of negative reviews from the press, and yet these devices were popular. This is understandable and even expected: there are not many smartphones with an interesting design for 20-25 thousand rubles; “fashionistas” who don’t want to spend money on a flagship model don’t have much to choose from.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) in pink – official photo. White, black and gold colors will also be available for new products.
Now the Galaxy A family has been updated, and the technical characteristics of the devices have improved, since the capabilities of previous gadgets did not even reach the unspoken middle-class standards. The new generation has solved this problem - at least “on paper” the characteristics of the Galaxy A3 and A5 look very good. What are they like in practice? We will answer this question after thorough testing of both devices. It is noteworthy that the previous A3 and A5 remain on sale along with the new ones, while the older Galaxy A7 of 2016 pushed its parent off the shelves. We'll talk about it in detail another time.
Review of the Samsung Galaxy A5 smartphone and its characteristics
In the price range up to $400, the leading positions for a long time were occupied by flagships from the Middle Kingdom, including the well-known OnePlus. Now the situation has changed a little when Samsung offered its devices in this price category. They received good characteristics and appearance, made on the basis of previous developments. Samsung Galaxy A5 2022 review showed that we are offered a balanced solution, the capabilities of which are as close as possible to the flagships, but at the same time an affordable price tag.
⇡#Communication and wireless interfaces
Perhaps another advantage of the tested smartphones is that they can work with two SIM cards. Everything is standard here: the user needs to determine which of them to call and send SMS/MMS, and which to access the Internet. The call log shows which card this or that activity was on - you won’t be able to get lost in SIM cards. Both smartphones support LTE – the “three-ruble phone” is content with Cat. 4 (150 Mbit/s), A5 owners will have access to high-speed Internet access using the Cat standard. 6 (300 Mbit/s).
Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 – SIM card manager
The device uses two Nano-SIM cards. We have already talked about the only serious disadvantage of implementing two support for two SIM cards - you will have to sacrifice a microSD memory card. It is convenient to talk on both gadgets: the volume reserve is decent, and the interlocutors did not complain about poor audibility.
| Samsung Galaxy A3 – AndroiTS GPS Test results | ||
The sets of wireless interfaces for the Galaxy A3 and A5 are the same: the devices support Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and NFC. They do not have an infrared port for controlling household appliances, but they are not entitled to one according to their status. The devices navigate the terrain quickly enough. Half a minute after launching the profile test, both gadgets found more than fifteen satellites of the GPS and GLONASS systems each and were guided by ten of them. The navigation error radius was quite moderate - around 12-16 meters. Both devices cope with the role of navigators very confidently.
| Samsung Galaxy A5 – AndroiTS GPS Test results | ||
Samsung Galaxy A5 design
The first A5 went on sale back in 2014 and was immediately able to pleasantly surprise fans with its manufacturing materials - the manufacturer finally used more durable and premium metal, while even the flagship Galaxy S5 used plastic. Samsung a520f Galaxy A5 review makes it clear that the new model looks very attractive, it has absorbed all the best from the Galaxy S7 design, although there are some points that unite it with the more affordable line.
The back and front sides are made entirely of glass with rounded edges, which ensures a secure hand grip and comfortable use. Metal was used only to make the frame, in order to give the structure additional rigidity.
Available colors include black, blue, pink and gold. If we draw a parallel with last year's model, the shape of the body has undergone noticeable changes. The corners are more rounded, and the same applies to the shape of the back. The camera sensor has become smaller in size and no longer rises above the rest of the body. All structural elements are painted in the same color, which adds completeness to the design.
The review of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2022 sm a520f smartphone suggests that the design turned out to be calmer and even boring in some respects, although this is purely in our opinion. Everyone has their own preferences in design and will definitely find their admirers. The compact dimensions of the case make it easy to operate even with one hand.
On the bottom edge there is a USB Type-C port, a microphone and a 3.5 mm hole for a headset. In its left and right parts there are miniature strips necessary to improve the quality of communication reception.
At the top we see similar stripes, an additional microphone and a tray in which you can place a second SIM card and microSD. The slot for the main SIM card is located on the left side of the case.
The front side is occupied by a 5.2-inch display, under which there is a “Home” key with a fingerprint scanner built into it. On either side of it are two touch keys. They are backlit, which is a huge plus for practicality. The scanner has a slightly reduced area, so you need to place your finger at the right angle. During testing, it successfully recognized 9 touches out of 10. To improve the quality of its functioning, you can set the same fingerprint several times in the settings.
The review of the Samsung Galaxy A5 smartphone showed that the volume control keys are located on the left.
The right side is occupied by the power button.
The smartphone received protection from dust and water according to the IP68 standard. It can withstand immersion for up to 30 minutes under the surface of water to a depth of 1.5 meters. To ensure the tightness of the case, each connector is equipped with rubber seals, and the speakers are covered with a special membrane. This pleasantly sets the Galaxy A5 apart from its competitors.
Customer Reviews
Before purchasing this phone, I was using the previous model a5 2016. When I heard that a new model had been released, I immediately went online and started looking at photos of the new model. At first glance, the phone seemed simple with rounded edges like the Samsung J series phones. I was immediately upset because I was used to square phones like the a5 2015 and a5 2016. But after reading about the characteristics of the phone, my mood immediately lifted. In terms of beauty, the phone was inferior to the previous model, but in terms of characteristics it was clearly ahead. And 2 weeks after the presentation, new models began to appear in stores. And now the long-awaited moment!!! I go into the store, look at the display window and ohhhhhhh. I was very wrong about the beauty of the phone. It turns out that the rounded edges of the phone only decorate the phone. The phone works very quickly, as it has a powerful processor and 3 GB RAM. The price of the phone is certainly not small, but I fell in love with this phone and bought it.
wello
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I really like Samsung smartphones for their build quality and their GORGEOUS juicy Super Amoled displays with REAL black color! And the new A series 2022, I tell you, came out very well... Before this phone, I owned the previous A5 model from 2016, but now it has become a pleasant gift for my wife, and I am happy with the new model. :)) It looks very cool in black! The overall impressions are very pleasant! In the hand it feels like a premium device. Moderately weighty, moderately large. Very comfortable to hold thanks to the 2.5D beveled glass. In many ways it is not inferior to the flagships of the market, and in some ways it is superior! And it looks solid and stylish, and fingerprints will be less noticeable! The ONLY downside, in my opinion, is the price.
TheSentinel
https://otzovik.com/review_4610646.html
I haven't been using it for long, but I'm happy with the phone. The battery is good, the energy-saving mode works great, during the day there was 15% charge, it saved it until the evening. The camera takes great photos. The fingerprint scanner works fine and fast, a very convenient feature. I also like the ability to see the calendar and time all the time; in my opinion, it doesn’t strain the battery. The phone itself flies, I switched to it after the S4, I was happy with it too, but the A5 is still MUCH faster. It fits just perfectly in the hand. But the only shortcomings can be said about the body. Of course, they made it beautiful, but it was terribly soiled, I just wiped it, picked it up and it was all dirty, I liked the S4 more in this regard, it has a leather cover, 2 years without a cover, it was not scratched or burst, the leather is very good. Due to the glass, it is also slippery and without a cover it easily slips out of your hand; I almost dropped it a couple of times. I took the original silicone case and the problem disappeared. Another small nuance about the packaging: when you remove the back film, a piece of paper with a serial number, etc. is glued to the lid, so it’s quite difficult to tear off this piece of paper! Especially so as not to scratch the glass. I dealt with this, but there was glue left, I started wiping it with liquid for cleaning computers and keyboards, but it didn’t really help, in short, with grief, I wiped the glue in half. If I weren’t too lazy to look for how and where, I would write an angry letter about this.
manya-od
https://otzovik.com/review_4465871.html
Display
Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A5 sm a520f 2022 review smoothly transitions to the screen to take a comprehensive look at the device. It received a 5.2-inch AMOLED display, which is covered by 2.5D glass with a high-quality oleophobic coating. With FullHD resolution we have 424 pixels per inch, which is quite good. On the sides of the display there are dark frames of medium thickness.
The minimum brightness level is set at 2 cd/m², and the maximum is limited to 400 cd/m². The brightness level on the screen is automatically adjusted depending on the image itself and the lighting conditions around you, so the information remains readable under any conditions, even when you are outside on a bright sunny day.
The settings offer several color rendering modes, among which everyone will choose the best option for themselves. Samsung sm a510f Galaxy A5 review showed that the “Basic” one is calibrated almost perfectly and its color reproduction is very similar to IPS matrices. In “Adaptive” colors are more saturated and adjusted depending on the image itself. It offers finer adjustments to the color temperature, for which you need to move the sliders in the required direction. There is a blue filter that reduces eye fatigue when working with the display for a long time.
Considering the possibility of flexible color settings, the display becomes one of the main factors in purchasing this smartphone. It has excellent viewing angles, brightness reserves, and auto-brightness adjustment works correctly. Only at extreme angles does the picture appear to have a purple-greenish tint, but in everyday life this is completely unnoticeable. The problem is common to all AMOLED panels.
A review of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2022 phone showed that in a locked state, the current time, date, calendar or pictures will be displayed on the display. This is a good analogue to an event light indicator.
Detailed technical specifications
Make and model
Make and model of the device, and alternative names (if any).
| Brand Device manufacturer company. | Samsung |
| Model Device name. | Galaxy A5 |
| Alternative names Other model names, if available. Sometimes the model is called differently, depending on the country or because of popular nicknames. | SM-A500F A500F |
Design
Appearance of the device including dimensions, weight, volume, colors and materials.
| Width The horizontal side of the device when used in standard orientation. | 69.7 mm (millimeters) |
| Height The vertical side of the device when used in standard orientation. | 139.3 mm (millimeters) |
| Thickness The cross-sectional size of the device. | 6.7 mm (millimeters) |
| Weight How much does the device weigh excluding the case, SIM and memory cards and other additional elements. | 123 g (grams) |
| Volume Approximate value calculated using the formula: length times width times height. | 65.05 cm³ (cubic centimeters) |
| Colors What colors is the device available in? | White Black Silver Pink Blue Gold |
| Housing materials What materials is the body made of? | Metal Glass |
System on a Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip, a single-chip system (System on a Chip, SoC) is when several systems performing different device functions are connected on one chip.
| System on a Chip (SoC) A single-chip system that contains components such as a processor, graphics accelerator, memory units, communication interfaces, etc., as well as software for the operation of the system. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 |
Central processing unit (CPU)
| Central processing unit (CPU) The main component of the device is responsible for calculations and data processing. | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Technical process What technological process is used to make the chip? The smaller the process technology, the better - the chips consume less power and generate less heat. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor size Processor capacity is a parameter that indicates how many bits of data a processor register processes in 1 clock cycle. This is usually 32 or 64 bits. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instruction set architecture (ISA) is a programmable part of the microprocessor core used by software to control the operation of the processor. | ARMv8 |
| Number of processor cores The processor can be either single-core or multi-core. The performance of the processor depends on the number of cores (threads). The more cores working simultaneously, the higher the power consumption, so in mobile devices all cores are used only under high load. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed Clock speed is the number of operations per second that a processor or its core can achieve. The higher the frequency, the higher the overall performance of the device, but performance also depends on the processor architecture and the number of cores. | 1200 MHz (megahertz) |
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) is used to process and display graphics - 3D effects, games, interfaces and other visual elements. Due to the pipeline architecture, the GPU is many times more efficient in graphics processing than the processor. | Qualcomm Adreno 306 |
| GPU clock speed Clock speed is the number of operations per second that the GPU or its core is capable of achieving. The higher the frequency, the higher the speed of the processor, and therefore the number of tasks it can solve. | 400 MHz (megahertz) |
Random access memory (RAM)
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) RAM (Random Access Memory, RAM, RAM) is temporary memory (works only while the device is running), which stores data and code for the operational operation of programs and applications. The more RAM, the more programs you can run simultaneously without loss of performance (there will be fewer “brakes”). | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of RAM used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels 1 is a single-channel RAM operating mode, basic, when 1 memory module is used. 2 is already a two-channel mode - a mode of parallel operation of 2 modules or pairs of modules, memory channels - this mode is 2 times faster than a single-channel one. 3 – three-channel mode is 3 times faster than single-channel mode. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines the speed of RAM, or rather the speed of data transfer and reception. In theory, the higher the frequency, the more powerful the RAM. | 533 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Most mobile devices have built-in Flash memory, which is used as a storage for system data, the operating system, as well as user data - photos, videos, recordings and much more.
| Built-in memory capacity The higher the amount of built-in memory, the more games, programs, music, videos and your other files will fit in the device, especially the amount of memory is important when the device does not support memory cards. | 16 GB (gigabytes) |
Operating system
A mobile operating system (OS) is pre-installed software with a well-thought-out interface for user control of device functions.
| Operating system (OS) The operating system installed by default by the device manufacturer, as well as its version. | Android 4.4.4 KitKat Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| User interface User interface (UI - user interface) is usually a graphical shell that ensures the transfer of information between the user and the operating system. | TouchWiz |
Battery
To operate autonomously, a mobile device requires a battery that powers all its components.
| Battery capacity The main characteristic of a battery is its maximum capacity, that is, the charge it can store. Capacity is measured in mAh (mAh, milliamp-hour). The higher the capacity, the longer the mobile device can work. | 2300 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Battery type Many types of batteries have been used in portable devices, but NiCd (nickel-cadmium), NiMH (nickel-metal hydride), and even more so SLA (lead-acid) batteries are already considered obsolete. Instead, modern mobile devices use Li-Ion (lithium-ion) and Li-Pol, Li-Poly (lithium-polymer) batteries. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| Power adapter Characteristics of the charger (adapter, power supply) included in the standard package of the mobile device. More precisely, the output voltage in volts (V) and the output current in amperes (A). | 5 V (volts) / 1.5 A (amps) |
| Call duration on 2G network (GSM, CDMA) Approximately how long will it take for a fully charged battery to discharge when talking in 2G mode. Approximate, because this time is influenced by many factors, such as the operator, signal strength, active applications, and so on. | 15 h (hours) 900 min (minutes) 0.6 days |
| Call duration on 3G network (WCDMA, UMTS, CDMA2000) About how long a fully charged battery will be discharged during a call on third generation networks. Approximate time because it is influenced by various factors, including ambient temperature. | 15 h (hours) 900 min (minutes) 0.6 days |
Screen
The screen (display) is the main element for displaying graphic information.
| Technology The technology used to make the screen. There are many types of display manufacturing with their pros and cons. | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal The screen diagonal of a device is measured in inches (inch, in or simply ″), and 1″ is equal to 2.54 cm. | 5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is the ratio of the shorter side of the screen, which is considered to be 1, to the longer side, which is denoted by a decimal fraction indicating the ratio to the short side. | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Screen resolution Screen resolution is the number of horizontal pixels (dots) multiplied by the number of vertical pixels. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image will be. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density The number of pixels per inch or PPI (pixels per inch) indicates the density of pixels per 1 inch (2.54 cm) of the screen. The higher the PPI, the sharper the image, and the less visible or even invisible “squares and dots” (pixels). | 294 ppi (pixels per inch) 115 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Color depth means how many bits are used in 1 pixel to display color (bits per pixel). | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Screen area Approximate usable area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. The higher the percentage, the narrower the frames around the display or the smaller the “chin with bangs.” | 71.21% (percentage) |
| Touch screen A touch screen is a device that usually covers the display and is a touch input tool. In fact, in mobile devices, the touchscreen is a replacement for the keyboard and mouse. | Yes |
| Touch screen type There are many types of touch screens, with their pros and cons. Mobile devices often use capacitive touchscreens, but technology does not stand still and new types of sensors are appearing. | Capacitive |
| Multi-touch Touch screen support for two or more touches. For example, zooming photos with two fingers. | Yes |
Main camera
The main camera, usually built into the rear of the device, is designed for creating photo and video content.
| Photomatrix model An image sensor (matrix) is a light-sensitive sensor that converts an optical image into electrical signals that the device can subsequently process. | Sony IMX135 Exmor RS |
| Maximum image resolution This is the maximum number of pixels (dots) horizontally and vertically. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image will be. Resolution can also be indicated in megapixels - this is the total number of pixels that can be in the image, calculated by the formula: vertical pixels multiplied by the number of horizontal pixels and divide the resulting amount by 1 million. | 4128 x 3096 pixels 12.78 MP (megapixels) |
| Matrix type There are two main types of photomatrix, CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) and CMOS (Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor). Mobile devices mainly use a CMOS matrix - it requires less space, has low power consumption and heating. Recently, new types of sensors have begun to appear, for example PureCel from OmniVision. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Matrix size The larger the physical dimensions of the sensor, the larger pixels can be installed there or the greater their number, increasing the luminous flux and exposure. That is, the larger the size, the better. | 4.69 x 3.52 mm (millimeters) 0.23 in (inches) |
| Matrix pixel size Pixel size is one of the matrix parameters that determines what size pixels are used in the matrix. The larger the size, the better - less noise and a larger light-sensitive area. | 1.136 µm (micrometers) 0.001136 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of a small format 35 mm matrix (36 x 24mm) and the size of the device matrix. That is, how much is our matrix smaller than the 35 mm matrix. Almost all cameras have smaller matrices, and the indicator itself is more of a reference value. | 7.38 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) ISO is a standard that indicates a specific level of light sensitivity. The lower the ISO, the less sensitive the camera sensor is to light and the smoother the image is, with less noise. The higher the ISO, the correspondingly higher the light sensitivity, but more noise, graininess or reduced sharpness. The ISO range from 100 to 3200 is considered quite sufficient for everyday shooting in manual mode. | 100 — 800 |
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number, f) is used to control the light flux passing through the lens. The aperture is indicated by a fraction, and the smaller the fractional number, the higher the aperture passing through the lens. The more light that passes through the lens, the better overall, less noise in your photos and better night photography. | f/2 |
| Flash type Most mobile devices are equipped with light-emitting diode (LED) flashes, but there are also xenon flashes. As a flash, xenon is better - it is more powerful, but LED is more versatile (can work as a flashlight) and consumes less electricity. | LED |
| Maximum video resolution This is the maximum number of pixels (dots) horizontally and vertically. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image will be. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| FPS video recording at maximum resolution FPS (Frames per Second, frame rate) is the number of frames that changes in 1 second. The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the image will be. In this case, we mean the number of frames that the camera can achieve at its maximum resolution; the lower the resolution, the higher the FPS can be. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Presence of flash Incorporating a flash into a mobile device allows you to take pictures in low light conditions. Creates the necessary lighting and compensates for the lack of natural light. | Yes |
| Digital zoom With digital zoom (zoom, enlargement), the subject is brought closer due to software image algorithms. The higher the magnification with digital zoom, the worse the image quality (noise, blur) will be compared to a non-zoomed one. | Yes |
| Focus on face Function of auto-detection of living objects and autofocus on their face or head. | Yes |
| Panoramic shooting mode Panoramic photography is a series of frames where each subsequent frame is a continuation of the previous one; at the end of the shooting, all frames are stitched together at the software level to create a panoramic photograph. Frames can be shot both vertically and horizontally, and their width can be up to 360 degrees. This type of shooting is used when the camera's viewing angle is not enough to capture the entire scene. | Yes |
| HDR shooting mode HDR photography takes a quick series of shots with highlights, midtones, and shadows, then combines them into a single frame with high dynamic range. | Yes |
| White balance White balance is a setting that helps ensure the correct color reproduction in an image by determining the color temperature of the light source in the frame. The balance can be set either automatically or manually. | Yes |
| ISO Setting ISO is the level of light sensitivity. The lower the ISO, the less sensitive the camera's light sensor and the smoother the image with less noise. The higher the ISO, the higher the light sensitivity, but more noise, graininess, or decreased sharpness. | Yes |
| Additional Information Additional information about the functions and characteristics of cameras. | Autofocus Geo-tagging Touch focus Exposure compensation Scene select mode |
Front-camera
The front camera of a mobile device (selfie camera, rear camera) is a camera on the front part, which is usually used for video communication, recognition of gestures or faces, and selfie photographs.
| Photo resolution The maximum image resolution that the camera can produce. As resolution increases, image detail increases. Resolution can also be indicated in megapixels (the total number of pixels that an image can consist of) - these are vertical pixels multiplied by horizontal pixels and divided by 1 million. | 2560 x 1440 pixels 3.69 MP (megapixels) |
| Diaphragm An aperture (or aperture) is essentially an adjustable baffle to control the amount of light passing through the lens. The aperture is indicated by a fraction, and the smaller it is, the more light passes through the lens, which has a positive effect on photographs - there will be less noise and better night photography. While the main cameras also come with an adjustable aperture, most front cameras have a fixed aperture. | f/2.2 |
Memory card
A memory card (flash card) is an external data storage device that is used in many devices to increase memory capacity.
| Memory card type and formats Mobile devices usually use 3 types of memory cards - SD, miniSD and the most common microSD. Each type has its own formats that the device supports. | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
SIM card
Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) used in mobile devices to identify subscribers in cellular networks.
| Type, size of SIM card A regular (mini SIM) card has dimensions of 25x15 mm. Micro SIM - 15x12 mm. Nano SIM - 12.3x8.8 mm. The sizes of SIM cards are different and not interchangeable. There is also an eSIM (virtual, electronic SIM card), it is built into the device and does not take up space. | Nano-SIM (4FF - fourth form factor, since 2012, 12.30 x 8.80 x 0.67 mm) |
| Number of SIM cards How many SIM cards does the device support? | 1 |
Mobile networks
This is a system in which communication and data transfer is carried out between subscribers, the location of one or more of which changes. This section lists the supported mobile communication standards and frequencies.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a standard for digital mobile cellular communications of the second generation 2G with time and frequency division of channels. GSM came to replace analog cellular communications 1G (first generation). | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), also called 3GSM, is a third generation (3G) mobile communications standard based on the WCDMA air interface. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long-Term Evolution, often referred to as 4G LTE) is a standard for wireless high-speed data transmission, which, although it belongs to fourth generation networks (4G), is essentially a transitional stage from 3G to 4G, greatly accelerating data transfer speeds. The standard has an improved version, LTE Advanced (LTE-A), which can already be considered a full-fledged 4th generation network. | LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) |
Mobile network data standards
What data transfer standards in cellular networks are supported by the device, as well as their speed.
| Data transmission technologies Technologies for receiving and transmitting data, as well as their maximum speed. | UMTS (384 kbit/s) EDGE GPRS HSPA+ (HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, HSDPA 42 Mbit/s) LTE Cat 4 (51.0 Mbit/s, 150.8 Mbit/s) |
WiFi
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is a technology for wireless data transmission over a local network among devices based on IEEE 802.11 standards.
| Wi-Fi Direct support The Wi-Fi Direct protocol allows multiple devices to connect directly, bypassing the use of routers or access points. | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Hot-Spot A hotspot is a Wi-Fi access point. In a mobile device, Hot-Spot turns the smartphone into a Wi-Fi access point, essentially turning it into a router capable of distributing the Internet. | Yes |
| Dual-band Wi-Fi DUAL-BAND (dual-band) Wi-Fi is the ability of a device to immediately receive or broadcast wireless signals in two frequency bands 2.4 and 5 GHz. 5GHz is a less congested frequency, due to which the connection will be of better quality. | Yes |
| WiFi Supported WIFI wireless network standards. | 802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999) 802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999) 802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003) 802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009) 802.11n 5GHz |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth (BT, bluetooth (z), “blue tooth”) is a short-range wireless network (up to 10, sometimes 100 meters) operating on radio waves to transmit voice and data between devices.
| Bluetooth version Bluetooth technology is actively developing and, since 1998, has been constantly updating versions of the standard. Each subsequent version introduces one or several improvements in data exchange speed, range, facilitates pairing, reduces power consumption, or introduces some new protocols and operating profiles. The higher the Bluetooth version, the better. The technology is also backward compatible, for example, if your mobile device has version 5.0, then it will work with accessories version 4.2 and lower, but the improvements introduced in version 5.0 will not work; they will work only if both the device and accessories are version 5. | 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Bluetooth LE is a low energy BT protocol specification. | Yes |
| A2DP profile The A2DP Bluetooth profile is designed to transmit a high-quality two-channel stereo signal via Bluetooth to wireless headphones, speakers and other acoustics. | Yes |
Sensors
Modern devices have many sensors that help in measurements, trigger functions, and make using the device more pleasant.
| Light sensor The light sensor reacts to the light level and is able to adjust the screen brightness automatically based on this. This is necessary to reduce power consumption and ease of use of the device. | Yes |
| Proximity sensor The proximity sensor reacts to the proximity of the mobile device to some object. For example, the sensor is used when talking on the phone to turn off the screen, which saves energy and prevents you from pressing buttons with your ear or cheek. | Yes |
| Accelerometer An accelerometer is a sensor that measures apparent acceleration, that is, it determines the position and distance at which a mobile device moves in space. Based on the data from this sensor, the screen orientation change, pedometer, control using tilts and gestures in games and applications, etc. work. | Yes |
| Hall Sensor The Hall sensor in mobile devices is capable of responding to strengthening and weakening of the magnetic field. It is used to operate Smart cases (cases with a magnet; when the case is closed, the screen turns off or switches to another mode), folding phones, and sometimes, when paired with a magnetometer, it helps the geopositioning system. | Yes |
| Digital compass This is software that displays data from a magnetic sensor or GPS in the form of a compass on the screen of a mobile device. If there are no sensors or GPS, then the digital compass will not work. | Yes |
| Additional sensors |
Audio
Audio - characteristics and capabilities of a mobile device in terms of sound.
| Music speaker There are two types of speakers in mobile devices - auditory and musical. The auditory speaker (speaker) is used for conversation, the music speaker (buzzer) is used to play music and sounds. | Loudspeaker Earphone |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device can be built-in by the manufacturer (catch local radio channels, no internet required, often works only with headphones (as an antenna), but not always) or installed as an online application (requires internet, but more channels and often better quality) .
| Built-in radio Is a radio tuner integrated into the mobile device? | Yes |
Navigation and location
The location is determined by satellite navigation systems that track the device's autonomous geospatial location at multiple points. The most common satellite navigation systems are GPS, GLONASS, and the Chinese BeiDou.
| GPS GPS (Global Positioning System) is a global satellite navigation system that can determine the position of a mobile device, build routes and find the desired object on the map with an accuracy of several meters. | Yes |
| A-GPS A-GPS (Assisted GPS) is an assistive technology that will help you quickly find the location of your cellular device without waiting for satellite data, which is especially important in indoors and cities. Location is determined in various ways, for example, Wi-Fi access points, mobile towers, bluetooth and others. | Yes |
| GLONASS GLONASS is a Russian Global Navigation Satellite System, which is similar to GPS and works in tandem with it, increasing the accuracy and speed of navigation. | Yes |
| Additional navigation systems |
USB connector
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a serial interface for connecting peripherals to computers, smartphones, laptops and much more. The interface allows you to exchange data and power a peripheral device with energy, as well as connect several peripheral devices to one USB connector at once.
| Connector type What type of USB connector is used in the device. | Micro USB |
| USB standard The higher the standard, the faster the throughput, or more precisely the data exchange rate. With version 3.0 of the standard, the current was increased to 0.9A, eliminating the need for additional power for some devices. | 2.0 |
| USB Mass Storage Connecting a mobile device via USB as a data storage device. That is, when you enable this mode, your device can be used as a flash drive. | Yes |
| Additional characteristics Additional features of the USB connector, for example, OTG, whether the connection is supported, peripheral devices and additional memory. | Charging via USB |
Headphone jack
A TRS headphone jack (or jack) is a common standard of connectors used for transmitting audio signals. By diameter there are jack (6.5 mm), mini-jack (3.5 mm) and micro-jack (2.5 mm). In mobile devices, the 3.5mm jack was considered the most popular and widespread, but recently they began to be removed, leaving only USB connectors, through which headphones are connected with a corresponding plug or using adapters.
| 3.5mm headphone jack Does the device have a 3.5 mm audio jack? | Yes |
Connection and synchronization
Options for synchronizing your mobile device and connecting it to other devices.
| NFC NFC (Near field communication, near contactless communication) is a technology for contactless communication between devices over a short distance. Widely used for contactless payment, in the form of a travel card or pass, and is also used for reading and interacting with NFC tags and for exchanging data between devices. | Yes |
| Connection, synchronization Types of synchronization and connection technologies supported by the device. | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering ANT+ —- |
Browser
A browser is a browser program for viewing sites and their content on the Internet. Through the browser, you can open websites, search for information, download necessary files, watch streaming videos, play browser games, etc.
| Technologies Markup and programming languages supported by the built-in (standard) browser. For mobile devices, you can install additional browser applications if the standard one does not suit you. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support many audio file formats, as well as codecs for playing them.
| Default formats The formats that the mobile device supports out of the box are indicated. But if the device does not support the format you need, then you can try adding support for it. Sometimes support depends on the technical characteristics of the device (“hardware”) and nothing can be added here, but often the ability to process a particular audio format depends on the software part. You can install another audio player or codec set separately. | AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) AAC+ / aacPlus / HE-AAC v1 AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate, .amr, .3ga) AMR-WB (Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband, .awb) eAAC+ / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac) M4A (MPEG-4 Audio, .m4a) MIDI MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3) OGG (.ogg, .ogv, .oga , .ogx, .spx, .opus) WMA (Windows Media Audio, .wma) WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, .wav, .wave) |
Video file formats/codecs
Video file formats that the device supports and is capable of decoding and playing.
| Default formats Video file formats that the device is capable of playing with standard firmware and a standard (built-in) set of programs. Not all formats are supported by default, but you can install a third-party video player and/or set of codecs. | 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi) H.263 H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video MPEG-4 VC-1 VP8 WMV7 (Windows Media Video 7, .wmv ) WMV8 (Windows Media Video 8, .wmv) |
Samsung Galaxy A5 performance
Samsung Galaxy A5 2022 specifications are based on its own Exynos 7880 processor, which includes 8 cores with a frequency limit of up to 1.9 GHz. The Mali-830 MP2 video chip is responsible for the graphics. The processor is built using a 14-NM process technology, which reduces heating and power consumption.
A review of the 2022 Samsung Galaxy A5 revealed a good amount of RAM - 3 GB combined with 32 GB of internal memory, of which about 23.5 GB remains free. To increase the volume, you can install a memory card with a capacity of up to 256 GB. At this time, you will not have to sacrifice any of the SIM cards; such a design offers huge advantages.
Samsung Galaxy A5 synthetic test results
Wireless communications include support for Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2. NFC and MST chips are used for contactless payments. There is a radio.
A review of the Samsung Galaxy A5 smartphone in Russian showed that the interface flies and copes with any everyday tasks with a bang. But there is no special performance reserve here; if the processor is still more or less, then the graphics accelerator is weak. Games run smoothly, but on average graphics.
Camera in the new version of the smartphone
In general, the camera copes well with its main tasks. Photosensitivity and white balance perform excellent during daytime shooting. Exposure is self-adjusted in seconds. The lack of optical stabilization can seriously spoil the picture. However, once you get used to the camera a little and start holding the phone in your hands more confidently, the slight blurriness will immediately disappear. The fairly high detail of the picture also brightens up this shortcoming a little.
If difficulties with a clear, “quiver-free” picture arise even during the day in good natural light, imagine what starts to happen at night or indoors. Although this is a problem with most smartphones, let alone the average market representative. Just be mentally prepared for a slightly “off” exposure, noise and fine blurring of the edges. As a last resort, console yourself with the thought of properly working autofocus and white balance.
A positive counterbalance to the lack of stabilization is the selfie camera. In addition to the high resolution of 16 megapixels, it will delight you with sharp and high-quality portraits with excellent detail. Indoors or in dim light, developers suggest using the phone screen as a “flash”, which illuminates faces with white soft radiation and allows you to maintain the quality of photos.
Photo: examples of shooting on A5
Daytime photographs show excellent quality Exposure and white balance are adjusted instantly and quite accurately When moving, even during the day, photographs will be a little blurry However, when shooting uncertainly or when the subject moves slightly, defects appear during the day - tree branches that sway in the wind have blurry outlines White balance shows an excellent result, but highlights appear on objects that are too bright. Well, at least the white balance and autofocus do not fail. At night, light sensitivity begins to become capricious, noise appears. At night, the detail of the image deteriorates and the likelihood of blurry photos increases significantly. Complex machinations will have to be carried out even for shooting in a dimly lit room . Colors are reproduced perfectly, but it’s better not to talk about the quality and clarity of the image. You can, of course, get used to manually setting the settings and taking a dozen frames. However, selfies taken with the 16-megapixel camera of the updated Samsumg Galaxy A5 are certainly pleasing
Sound Samsung Galaxy A5
The music sounds good through the headphones, but nothing outstanding. You won't feel much difference with your competitors. The external speaker is located on the right side, just above the power key. When you hold the device in a vertical position, sometimes you accidentally cover it with your fingers, but otherwise there is no inconvenience. The volume reserve is sufficient to not miss a call, but the sound quality is average. Sometimes the sound seems a little muffled, which is due to the use of special membranes that ensure the tightness of the housing.
Autonomy
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2022 review informs you that the phone runs on a built-in battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh. Compared to last year's model, the capacity has increased by 100 mAh, which, coupled with a more energy-intensive processor, allows you to count on a significant increase in battery life.
Under average load, you can count on two without recharging with the Always on display option active. If you deactivate it, the result will be slightly better. With active use, you can count on a day of autonomous use. Fast charging technology is supported, thanks to which the charge is replenished in about an hour.
Video: smartphone testing
A review of the smartphone showed that the updated Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is clearly ahead of its 2016 and even more so 2015 counterparts. The phone is equipped with decent software and, due to its good performance, consistently occupies one of the leading positions among the niche of middle-class smartphones. The only thing that should confuse future owners is the rather high price of the device. However, it is fully explained by the characteristics of the phone and the presence of additional interesting gadgets in it.
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Cameras Samsung Galaxy A5
Samsung Galaxy A5 2022 black camera review showed that it has been significantly improved. Both the main and front modules have a resolution of 16 megapixels and f/1.9 aperture, although the model of the module itself is different. The main camera stands out for its fast and accurate focus and single-section flash, which is as bright as two-section ones.
Samsung Galaxy A5 2022 camera review showed that the maximum resolution for video shooting is 1080p at 30 fps. But not all changes were beneficial. Thus, the 2022 model was deprived of optical stabilization. It is also inferior to its competitors in the sense that most of them can shoot in 4K.
The cameras can take decent pictures, which you can’t even complain about in good lighting conditions. Detail and dynamic range compare favorably to most competitors. You can get a good picture in the evening, but traces of aggressive software processing appear.
Example photo on Samsung Galaxy A5
You can use the Home key to quickly access the key. Double tapping on it opens the application. Samsung Galaxy A5 2022 camera review showed that by swiping you can switch between the menu for selecting filters and shooting modes. There is an advanced mode in which you can set each of the parameters for yourself. The only thing is that you cannot manually control shutter speed and focus.
The front camera takes pictures no worse than the main camera. It can also be used in poor lighting conditions. When shooting, you can turn on the skin correction mode, which visually smoothes out imperfections. The module is wide-angle, so it’s even suitable for taking group selfies.
Conclusion
Samsung Galaxy A5 2022 review showed that we are offered a balanced gadget that boasts premium body materials, thoughtful ergonomics, a stunning display, Always on Display option and moisture protection, a separate slot for a microSD card, modern hardware and cameras, autonomy, user-friendly interface and support all wireless communications. Among the shortcomings is the lack of optical stabilization, which was in the A5 2016; the membrane ensures the tightness of the case, but because of it the sound has become less quality.
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⇡#Autonomous work
The younger model has an 8.7 Wh battery (2300 mAh, 3.8 V) - this is not very much for a modern smartphone. However, here it is worth taking into account the fact that the Galaxy A3’s display is of low resolution, and the platform used is not at all power-hungry - it has only four cores. So this gadget’s appetite is quite moderate – the device can easily last a working day away from a power outlet. During testing, it never ran out of charge during the day. The same goes for the Galaxy A5. True, the “five” has a more mature battery – 11.02 Wh (2900 mAh, 3.8 V). This is logical, there is a larger display and a more power-hungry platform. There is no access to batteries in both smartphones - the cases are non-separable. If necessary, you will have to contact a service center to replace the batteries.
| Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 – power consumption parameters | ||||
The only available energy saving scenario involves reducing the screen brightness, disabling a number of power-hungry options and limiting the frequency of the computing cores. Unfortunately, there is no way to configure all this - either turn it on or off. But the Galaxy A3/A5 has an unusual mode called “Extreme Energy Saving”. It will be very useful in cases where you cannot remain without a connection and there is no outlet nearby. It disables all “smart” functions - only basic options such as a notebook and SMS/MMS journal remain available to the user, and the design color scheme changes to black and white. Since the black color in AMOLED displays is not backlit, this mode can greatly extend the life of A3 and A5 batteries.
In our standard test of continuous HD video playback at maximum screen brightness with an active Wi-Fi connection and data updating in the background, both devices lasted a traditionally long time for Samsung. The older model played the video on repeat for more than nine and a half hours - and this is a very good result. However, baby A3 managed to do this even longer – almost 11 hours! Both indicators can rightfully be considered remarkable. On these smartphones, if you lower the brightness a little, you can watch an entire season of your favorite TV series without interruptions to recharge. True, when performing more resource-intensive tasks, for example in games, the battery runs out much faster - this should also be taken into account.
